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Cosmopolitan
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'One of her best yet': Down Cemetery Road is Emma's Thompson's new spooky thriller from Slow Horses writer
Calling all Emma Thompson fans! The legendary actress is set to star in a new thriller series that sounds seriously spooky and seriously unique. Yesterday (29 July) Apple TV+ revealed Thompson would be starring alongside Ruth Wilson in the new series Down Cemetery Road, an adaptation of Mick Herron's novel of the same name. Mick Herron is the author of the Slough House series which has since been adapted into Apple TV+'s Slow Horses. Following the exciting news fans were flooding Apple TV+'s Instagram account with their praise of the new eight part series, with one person saying of the new series: "I don't know what this is. I don't even care. I'm watching either way." While another said: "Seeing these two women together in a photo was all I needed! I'm SOLD!!! 👏🏼" And another added: "All you had to say was Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. I'm watching anyway." Intrigued to know more? Here's everything to know about it. Down Cemetery Road is based on Mick Herron's novel of the same name and stars Ruth Wilson as Sarah Tucker. Tucker's next door neighbour's house in a quiet Oxford suburb explodes and a young girl goes missing in the aftermath. Determined to find out what happened, Tucker enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (played by Emma Thompson). The pair soon find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people who are long believed to be dead are actually alive, and some of the living are fast joining the dead. The series will have eight episodes. Leading the cast of Down Cemetery Road is Emma Thompson as private investigator Zoë Boehm, you'll of course know Emma from her many iconic projects over the years including Love Actually, Sense and Sensibility, Cruella, Good Luck Leo Grande, and many more. She's starring alongside Ruth Wilson who plays the neighbour Sarah Tucker. Wilson is best known for her roles in Luther, The Affair, His Dark Materials and Jane Eyre. Also joining the cast are Adam Godley, Adeel Akhtar, Ella Bruccoleri, Aiysha Hart, Tom Riley, Tom Goodman-Hill, Darren Boyd, Sinead Matthews and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett. Apple TV+ will be releasing the first two episodes of Down Cemetery Road on 29th October, with the next six episodes being released weekly. To sign up for an Apple TV+ account head here. Down Cemetery Road will be available on Apple TV+ from 29th October


Scotsman
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Jack Lowden convinced me that, yes, we really do need another Pride and Prejudice
Netflix reveals star-studded cast for new Pride and Prejudice limited series | Ludovic Robert for Netflix The cast of Netflix's upcoming Pride and Prejudice adaptation has been revealed, with Jack Lowden to play the first Scottish Mr Darcy on screen. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... When it was first announced that Netflix were going to be adapting Pride and Prejudice, I was sceptical. A new Pride and Prejudice felt redundant; we already have the excellent 2005 film and the almost perfect 1995 miniseries. That's without mentioning how shockingly bad Netflix's 2022 film adaptation of Persuasion was. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After learning that Dolly Alderton was behind the script, I was cautiously optimistic for the new six episode series – a feeling which was bolstered by early cast announcements. It was hard to maintain caution when learning that Olivia Colman would be playing Mrs Bennet, with Emma Corrin as Elizabeth and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy. Jack Lowden, Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman has been cast in Netflix's Pride and Prejudice. | Getty Images Lowden will follow in the footsteps of Matthew Macfadyen and Colin Firth, and he will be the first Scottish actor to play the role onscreen. My excitement over his casting as Mr Darcy essentially tipped me over the edge of my hesitancy for this project. Even though he has had a busy few years with shows such as Slow Horses and The Gold as well as films including Mary, Queen of Scots, Tornado and The Outrun, under his belt, I doubt he is an actor I would ever be sick of watching. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pride and Prejudice Netflix cast full of inspired choices Even if I hadn't already decided I was looking forward to Netflix's Jane Austen adaptation, it would have been hard not to change my mind when the full cast was revealed. There's Jane Bennet who will be portrayed by Freya Mavor, another Scottish actress. While Industry has been on my list for a while – and this may be the final push I need to actually sit down and watch it – others may recognise her for her roles in shows such as Skins, The White Queen or historical BBC drama series Marie Antoinette. You may also recognise her from French language films and shows, as she has starred in several. Scottish actress Freya Mavor will play Jane Bennet in Netflix's Pride and Prejudice series. | AFP via Getty Images Her father Mr Bennet will be played by Rufus Sewell, with Jamie Demetriou set to appear as the odious Mr Collins while Fiona Shaw will step in as his esteemed patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourg. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As for other central roles, Daryl McCormack will play Mr Bingley with Louis Partridge to take on the role of Mr Wickham – one of the only decisions I have some reservations about and only because of his age. Louis Partridge in Enola Holmes. | Alex Bailey / Legendary Then the remaining Bennets. Rhea Norwood – who feels very appropriate for the role having seen Heartstopper – has been cast as Lydia, with Kitty and Mary to be played by newcomers Hollie Avery – an Edinburgh University graduate – and Hopey Parish respectively. The recent news about Netflix's Pride and Prejudice has been nothing but exciting, from our first glimpse at the Bennet family to all of the casting announcements. And despite my anticipation for more, I can't help but wonder what it will be like to see a new take on an old favourite. I am choosing to have faith. So far my doubts have been very gently been put to rest, but there are certainly big boots to fill.


Metro
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans are already calling Emma Thompson's transformative thriller a 'banger'
Emma Thompson is returning to the small screen in a new mystery drama that will see her as a private detective with a spiky pixie cut. The new Apple TV+ thriller Down Cemetery Road will be perfect for Slow Horses fans, as it's based on the spy series writer Mick Heron's other series of novels. Known as the Zöe Boehm thrillers, the new series kicks off with the dramatic explosion of a home in sleepy suburban Oxford, after which a girl mysteriously disappears. On the case is local resident Sarah Tucker, played by Ruth Wilson, with the enlisted help of private investigator Zoë Boehm, played by many awards winner Thompson, who also executive produces the show. 'The sleuthing pair suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead,' the official synopsis for the show reads. Apple TV+ released a series of first look images at the stars of the show this week, with Thompson seen with a new spikey white hair cut and thick black eyeliner on to play Boehm. The show has been written for screen by Morwenna Banks, who has also worked on Slow Horses for the streamer, with author Mick Herron among the executive producers on board. The eight-part thriller is set to land on Apple TV+ from October 29, with episodes dropping weekly and a two-part debut. The first look images were met with a delighted response from TV fans, as many praised Apple TV+ for its impressive roster of upcoming shows, with seasons of Slow Horses and The Morning Show returning soon too. There's also the mysterious new genre-bending show Pluribus coming later this year, from the creator of Breaking Bad Vince Gilligan. More Trending Taking to a Reddit thread to discuss Down Cemetery Road, @MeCritic wrote: 'One banger after another. Superior service.' '2 of my favorite badass ladies plus the Slow Horses folks? Sign me the eff up,' wrote @Jetztinberlin. @Fsociety_1990 added: 'Wake up babe, another Mick Herron banger is about to drop.' View More » Down Cemetery Road will launch on Apple TV+ on October 29. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: These are the 10 best sci-fi films of all time according to film lovers MORE: 7 films celebrating women in sport after the Lionesses win Euro 2025 MORE: 9 deliciously bleak films and where to stream them after 'soul-crushing' new horror


See - Sada Elbalad
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Anna Kendrick, Adam Driver & More Star in Chris Rock's Next Movie
Yara Sameh Rosalind Eleazar (Slow Horses) has been cast as the lead role of Misty Green in Chris Rock's first feature for A24. The project, which is currently untitled, sees Rock starring in and helming from his script. Others newly aboard to star include Anna Kendrick (Another Simple Favor), Adam Driver (Megalopolis), and Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah). Currently in production in Los Angeles, the movie follows Misty Green, a gifted actress with a derailed career until someone from her past offers her a chance at a comeback. Character details for Driver, Kaluuya, and Kendrick are under wraps. Peter Rice, Rock and David Worthen Brooks are producing, with Nelson George, Shaum Sengupta and Miles Alva exec producing. Best known for her role of Louisa Guy on Apple's Emmy-winning series "Slow Horses," led by Gary Oldman, Eleazar also recently starred in Netflix's "Harben Coben," and thriller "Missing You". Other TV credits include "Class of '09" (FX) alongside Brian Tyree Henry and Kate Mara; "Deep Water" (ITV) with Anna Friel; the Starz miniseries Howards End with Matthew Macfadyen and Hayley Atwell; Rellik (BBC1) with Richard Dormer; and "Harlots" (Hulu/ITV) opposite Liv Tyler, Lesley Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay. Also seen in Armando Iannucci's "The Personal History of David Copperfield". Most recently seen starring in Michael Mann's "Ferrari" and Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis," Driver's upcoming slate also includes Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother," which is premiering at the Venice Film Festival; James Gray's "Paper Tiger," where he stars opposite Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller; and the Apple series "The Dealer," where he's set to star opposite Jessica Chastain. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results

Leader Live
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Emma Corrin in first-look at Netflix's Pride And Prejudice as full cast revealed
In the Jane Austen novel, Elizabeth and her four sisters face pressure to marry rich as their father's property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. A first-look at the production shows the five Bennet sisters in Georgian-era clothing standing in a field alongside their mother. It was previously announced that Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman would be playing Elizabeth's mother, Mrs Bennet, with Slow Horses star Jack Lowden starring as the protagonist's love interest, Mr Darcy. We know you've been yearning for a sneak peek. Pride & Prejudice is officially in production. Here's a first look featuring Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery as the Bennet women. — Netflix (@netflix) July 29, 2025 Netflix has announced that Industry star Freya Mavor will play Jane Bennet, with Heartstopper actress Rhea Norwood starring as Lydia Bennet and newcomers Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery playing Mary and Kitty Bennet respectively. Also joining the cast ensemble is Scoop actor Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet and comedian and actor Jamie Demetriou as Mr Collins, a clergyman and distant cousin of Mr Bennet's. Other cast members include Irish actress Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Disclaimer star Louis Partridge as Mr Wickham, Domino Day's Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley, Irish actor Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley, Black Mirror's Anjana Vasan as Mrs Gardiner and Marie Antoinette actor Sebastian Armesto as Mr Gardiner. The six-part series will be a classic adaptation of Austen's novel, written and executive produced by Everything I Know About Love author Dolly Alderton. There have been many adaptations of Austen's classic across the years including the 2005 film, starring Keira Knightley, which marks its 20th anniversary this autumn. In 2024, the shirt worn by Colin Firth when he strode across fields dripping wet after a swim in the lake during the BBC TV adaptation in 1995 sold for £20,000 at a charity auction. Among the other adaptations is comedy horror film Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, starring Lily James and Matt Smith, which is based on Seth Grahame-Smith's book of the same name.